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During an interview with SiriusXM NFL radio hosts Pat Kirwan and Tim Ryan, Cardinals defensive linemen Calais Campbell revealed his true feelings about the 49ers.
“I really felt like I could have had four sacks last week and I had zero.,” Campbell said of his performance in the Cardinals’ 21-14 loss to the Vikings. “So I gotta make up for that this week especially going against the 49ers who I really hate with a passion. I can’t wait to go out there and stick it to them. Alex Smith I’ve gotten down a few times so I know he’s thinking about me a little bit. So I can’t wait to get out there…”
Ryan, a former Chicago Bear defensive linemen is a color analyst for Fox and provides the color for 49ers’ preseason games on KPIX. After Campbell’s statement, Ryan said, “Somebody told me they didn’t like you, either.”
Campbell retorted, “Yeah, that’s the way it is, though. It’s cool. It’s the way it is. It’s a rival game. They’re not supposed to like me. I’m not supposed to like you. That’s what makes this game so special. I mean, off the field I don’t have nothing against anybody but on that field come Monday night, it’s on and crackin’.”
Cardinals-49ers games are typically chippy particularly when the 49ers are playing offense and facing Campbell and fellow defensive lineman Darnell Dockett. Arizona might be feeling even more consternation after losing three straight following a 4-0 start.
Campbell had one sack in two games against the 49ers. So far this year, he has two sacks.
As the left defensive end, Campbell squares off against right tackle Anthony Davis, who is having his best season.